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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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